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The River was diverted early in the century and trees planted during the
depression years. When taken over by the society the land not covered by trees
was overrun by gorse and the clearing of this was the first job undertaken. As a
matter of policy it was decided to develop the site in a series of stages as
follows:

Stage 1 was the development of the land so that traction engine and steam
rallies could be held with the minimum of organisation and preparation
beforehand. To this end a ring area was fenced off together with a car park, a
4” well sunk to the 50ft strata and a pumphouse and tankstand erected.
Underground water reticulation was installed, a barbecue area developed, toilet
block constructed, and a program of tree and shrub planting commenced to provide
for additional shelter and beautification. Since this stage was completed
regular rallies have been held. Quite a number of our members are owners of
traction engines and steam road rollers and on rally days up to 20 engines
restored to first class condition have been seen on the grounds.

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Stage 2 is the construction and operation of the bush tramway, which we hope you
have ridden on today. We are endeavoring to set up a bush tramway as they were
on the west coast of the South Island and in other parts of the country. You may
ask “What is a bush tramway?” Unlike the electric street tramways which used to
be part of our city transport systems the bush tramway was actually a light
railway laid into native forest to transport logs from the forests to the
sawmill which was often some miles away. The reason for not calling them light
railways was that the legal requirements for a tramway are less, one of the few
limitations being that they could not operate after sunset.

From wooden rails and horse and mule motive power the bush tramways progressed
to iron and steel rails and small steam locomotives, this combination allowing
heavier loads to be hauled on the steep grades and sharp curves. Tunneling was
avoided wherever possible as the track was usually uplifted after the area it
had served was cut out.

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About the turn of the century there appeared on North American logging railroads
steam locomotives especially built for the work required of them. These were the
geared logging locomotives of various makes but all employing some form of
reduction in the main drive between the cylinders and driving wheels, either
through bevel gearing or chains and sprockets to give plenty of power at low
speeds. Which was essential to move the heavy loads on the tramways.

The locomotive in use on our tramway is an example of a home grown geared
logging loco. Built in 1943 by A & G Price of Thames in the North Island to the
order of Ogilvie & Co., Gladstone, Westland it ran on their extensive bush
tramway until 1958. Approximately 3,500 man hours have been spent on its
restoration over a 4 year period. Weight of the loco is 20 tons and the ‘V' type
engine has cylinders 10” diameter by 9” stroke and the valve gear actuates
piston valves. Boiler pressure is 150 psi and approximately 1 ton of coal is
carried in the bunker and 450 gallons of water in the side tanks.

Stage 3 is the next job that was undertaken and is the building of a steam
museum to house operating steam engines and boilers. The great Industrial
Revolution of the last century would not have been possible without the
stationary steam engine.

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EVENTS & NEWS


OPEN DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Steam Train & Museum OPEN and in Steam on the 1st Sunday of every month during
the year, "except during fire ban periods" 10am until 3pm. The Steam Train
Operates on both the 1st & 3rd Sunday. During fire bans the Historic Rail Car
usually runs instead.

Canterbury Vintage Car Club Swap Meet - Steam train running on each day.


ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE OPENING HOURS WILL BE SHOWN ON HERE OR OUR FACEBOOK
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STEAM EXTRAVAGANZA 2021 WILL BE HELD ON 10/11 APRIL 10AM-3PM.





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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO SEND US A
MESSAGE. APPLY HERE FOR A “MEMBERSHIP FORM”. ALSO APPLY HERE FOR A DIGITAL COPY
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Inquiries about the miniature trains should be directed to the Christchurch Live
Steamers Inc.         http://www.clstrains.co.nz/


WHERE TO FIND US

PHYSICAL
621 McLeans Island Rd
Waimakariri River Regional Park
McLeans Island
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND

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Canterbury Steam Preservation Scty:
P.O Box 6172
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch 8442
NEW ZEALAND
 

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